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GV02 JRU

2002 Daihatsu Hijet

White Petrol 1295cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests31 (19 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate61.3%

Mileage

96,621 mi
Last recorded96,621 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 Daihatsu Hijet46,253 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV02 JRU
MakeDaihatsu
ModelHijet
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,295cc

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MOT History

19 pass 12 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 96,621 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Apr 2026 96,620 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2025 96,581 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2025 96,581 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Nov 2023 89,149 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2023 88,584 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Jun 2023 88,584 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2021 82,382 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 6 Jan 2021 82,379 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2019 73,506 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2019 73,506 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 7 Jun 2018 73,162 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2017 72,333 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 71,136 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2016 71,136 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 8 Apr 2015 67,865 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 7 Apr 2015 67,864 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 3 Apr 2014 62,074 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2014 62,074 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 3 May 2013 60,148 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2013 60,049 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

Fail 3 May 2012 57,558 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 May 2012 57,558 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 29 Apr 2011 52,846 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 45,307 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 39,183 miles
Fail 1 May 2009 39,183 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 1 May 2008 32,397 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 26,569 miles

Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Fail 24 Apr 2007 26,569 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Pass 3 May 2006 22,329 miles

How Reliable is the Daihatsu Hijet?

Based on 112,378 MOT tests across 12,157 vehicles.

66.0%
Pass Rate
2,842
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
12,157
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

brake recording little or no effort 7,896
Brake pipe excessively corroded 6,655
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 6,394
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 5,350
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 4,717
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GV02 JRU is a 2002 Daihatsu Hijet in White with a 1,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.3%.

Across all 2002 Daihatsu Hijet models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.9% with a typical mileage of 46,253 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Daihatsu Hijet fails its MOT is brake recording little or no effort, accounting for 7,896 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GV02 JRU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Daihatsu Hijet typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 24 years old, this Daihatsu Hijet is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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GV02 JRU is a 2002 Daihatsu Hijet, first registered on 21 June 2002.

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